# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=374 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 375 --- ## [Pacific Whiting (Hake) General Q’s: is good? Recipe tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-whiting-hake-general-q-s-is-good-recipe-tips/1014083)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pacific-whiting-hake-general-q-s-is-good-recipe-tips/1014083 "2025-02-11T00:54:37Z")
So I’m trying to eat healthier, and one way is to eat more seafood. I bought a big bag of frozen Pacific Whiting filets since they were relatively inexpensive. I had never heard of ‘Whiting’, but googling I learned that… --- ## [22nd Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/22nd-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/1012635)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/22nd-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/1012635 "2025-02-10T23:38:57Z")
The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1 : Trillionaire Year 2 : Uncommon Sense Year 3 : Airman Do… --- ## [Does Donald Trump get both a presidential pension and salary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-donald-trump-get-both-a-presidential-pension-and-salary/1014093)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-donald-trump-get-both-a-presidential-pension-and-salary/1014093 "2025-02-10T22:50:35Z")
Donald Trump is both the current President and a former President: does that mean he gets paid both his salary and pension? Facts only please, no politics. --- ## [Dumbest way a TV detective has solved a crime \[open spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-way-a-tv-detective-has-solved-a-crime-open-spoilers/1013482)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-way-a-tv-detective-has-solved-a-crime-open-spoilers/1013482 "2025-02-10T22:02:26Z")
\ In this thread, @solost gave the example of Columbo managing to incriminate the perp with a “swap the poison… --- ## [Dress Code at Work? Why no denim allowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dress-code-at-work-why-no-denim-allowed/141876)
**Author:** [@rostfrei](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rostfrei)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dress-code-at-work-why-no-denim-allowed/141876 "2025-02-10T20:42:13Z")
I’ve just gotten a memo at work, reminding everyone about our “dress code”. Among all the basic standards of attire, it stipulates that “denim of any type” is not allowed. All of my other previous jobs had similar rule… --- ## [Are teenagers who claim to be trans just acting out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-teenagers-who-claim-to-be-trans-just-acting-out/1006960)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-teenagers-who-claim-to-be-trans-just-acting-out/1006960 "2025-02-10T20:15:14Z")
From I disagree. I would like examples of what you see as attention seeking or getting away with misbehavior. I’m far from the most read up on the current youth perspective on sexuality and sexual identity. But I do … --- ## [Is anyone here going to the 2026 Winter Olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-here-going-to-the-2026-winter-olympics/1014145)
**Author:** [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-here-going-to-the-2026-winter-olympics/1014145 "2025-02-10T19:56:18Z")
My daughter entered a form a few months ago to be considered for a time slot to buy event tickets. She got the second e-mail the other day, and once we figured out the website (in English, but using military time and Eur… --- ## [Steam Deck - the portable gaming computer from Valve. Any interest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-deck-the-portable-gaming-computer-from-valve-any-interest/946634)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steam-deck-the-portable-gaming-computer-from-valve-any-interest/946634 "2025-02-10T18:07:01Z")
I actually think it looks really cool and if the price drops to $299 at some point, it might be a really fun thing to have. Some features I have ready about from various sources: Plays most PC games Dock will be sold … --- ## [Fixing gap between baseboard molding and floor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-gap-between-baseboard-molding-and-floor/1014061)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-gap-between-baseboard-molding-and-floor/1014061 "2025-02-10T16:55:10Z")
Our living room floor was replaced at some point. The laminate flooring is clearly lower than the original by 1/8-1/4 inch. Even though the floor is insulated in the crawlspace, there’s a draft. The previous folks had st… --- ## [(Ice) hockey at the Asian Winter Games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-hockey-at-the-asian-winter-games/1014094)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-hockey-at-the-asian-winter-games/1014094 "2025-02-10T15:42:27Z")
The Asian Winter Games are in progress in Harbin (China). The hockey groups include such powerhouses as Singapore, Kuwait, and Bahrain. In its three games so far, Bahrain has allowed 83 goals (but they did score one). Th… --- ## [What does work to resist a democracy sliding into authoritarianism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-work-to-resist-a-democracy-sliding-into-authoritarianism/1013857)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-work-to-resist-a-democracy-sliding-into-authoritarianism/1013857 "2025-02-10T14:45:26Z")
I hope this thread doesn’t get locked, but I want to divide this into legal, illegal and useless. I’m not endorsing the illegal ones, I’m just trying to have a discussion. So assume the public democratically elect an au… --- ## [The science of perfectly peelable hard-boiled eggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-science-of-perfectly-peelable-hard-boiled-eggs/1010522)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-science-of-perfectly-peelable-hard-boiled-eggs/1010522 "2025-02-10T14:34:46Z")
I’m sure you all know what I mean. Sometimes egg shells slip off hard-boiled eggs easily, leaving glistening smooth spheroid-ish blobs, as if that was the future evolution intended them for. Other times the shells pret… --- ## [What was your first record (or cassette, or CD...)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-first-record-or-cassette-or-cd/1013952)
**Author:** [@veryfrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/veryfrank)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-first-record-or-cassette-or-cd/1013952 "2025-02-10T14:05:16Z")
The thread on old bands you’d forgotten got me thinking about my CD collection, so here’s one for the longtime music listeners/collectors: Do you remember the first piece of music you bought or owned? And on the differe… --- ## [What could have caused this kind of damage to a tire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-have-caused-this-kind-of-damage-to-a-tire/1014044)
**Author:** [@Mr.Baggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Baggins)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-have-caused-this-kind-of-damage-to-a-tire/1014044 "2025-02-10T13:29:24Z")
This is a mistery. My son was driving home from a test, when suddenly he felt the car pulling to the side. He pulled over and saw he had a flat tire (in the front). After getting help, the mechanic told him he’d need a n… --- ## [Looking for opinions on riding mowers - gas or electric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-riding-mowers-gas-or-electric/1014010)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-riding-mowers-gas-or-electric/1014010 "2025-02-10T12:36:24Z")
Our old John Deere has gone tits up after (I’m guessing) 15 years of hard service. Our repair guy said for what it’d cost to fix it, we’d do better spending a few more bucks and buying a new mower. Naturally - because we… --- ## [Elon Musk Using his Wealth to Threaten Politicians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-using-his-wealth-to-threaten-politicians/1011918)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-using-his-wealth-to-threaten-politicians/1011918 "2025-02-10T12:02:15Z")
OK, so Musk is out there threatening to primary anyone he doesn’t like if they don’t give him what he wants. He’s now threatening Democrats as well as Republicans. And the thing is, he has the resources to do it, and we… --- ## [(Old) Spot-ify: The MMP That's The Cat's Meow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-spot-ify-the-mmp-thats-the-cats-meow/1013809)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 466\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-spot-ify-the-mmp-thats-the-cats-meow/1013809 "2025-02-10T07:13:57Z")
I’ve had pets(dogs and cats) all my life, but before Spot I never had to say things like: “Why are you eating me?” “Did you just lick my toothbrush?” “GIVE ME BACK MY UNDERWEAR, YOU SICKO!” He’s also very willing to … --- ## [Any StarLink users here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-starlink-users-here/967644)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-starlink-users-here/967644 "2025-02-10T05:57:20Z")
My sporting club is out in the boondocks and we have poor internet service. We are using Excede for club business, but it’s not too fast and somewhat expensive. The club president just received a StarLink unit made for … --- ## [The Run to Super Bowl Licks (LIX). 2024 NFL playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 529\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410 "2025-02-10T04:46:12Z")
Since teams have already clinched playoffs berth and scenarios will start playing out in the next month, I thought it was a good time to start this thread. A few things to get started. I think any of the 7 teams that ma… --- ## [Anybody Else Think McD's Burgers Now Taste Wretched?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-think-mcds-burgers-now-taste-wretched/406251)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-think-mcds-burgers-now-taste-wretched/406251 "2025-02-10T03:57:56Z")
There’s a GQ going about the composition of McDonald’s burgers. It’s pretty much agreed that the company’s claims about it being 100% beef are probably beyond question, particularly given the glee with which Burger King… --- ## [Who is the worst player to win World Series MVP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-worst-player-to-win-world-series-mvp/1013154)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-worst-player-to-win-world-series-mvp/1013154 "2025-02-10T02:22:20Z")
We’re having fun with the “worst Super Bowl MVP” thread so I thought it’d be fun to open this up. Who is the worst player to ever be MVP of the World Series? Again, by this we are looking not for the least impressive S… --- ## [What should I put on the back of my Harris-Walz t-shirt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-put-on-the-back-of-my-harris-walz-t-shirt/1013774)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-put-on-the-back-of-my-harris-walz-t-shirt/1013774 "2025-02-10T02:00:54Z")
Back during the presidential campaign, my wife bought us a couple of Harris-Walz t-shirts. Mine says “Harris Walz '24” and below that “For The People”. I was thinking I should take it to a t-shirt shop and have some pith… --- ## [Elon Musk and narcotics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-and-narcotics/1014028)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-and-narcotics/1014028 "2025-02-10T00:42:20Z")
I’ve gotten the distinct impression that, to put it bluntly (no pun intended) Mr Musk may be stoned off his feet in public. And there are rumors to support that. What do we know of it? --- ## [How many houses have you lived in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-houses-have-you-lived-in/1013286)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-houses-have-you-lived-in/1013286 "2025-02-10T00:13:25Z")
I just added up the places I’ve live in, places where I have paid rent to abide. And in my 64 years, it turns out I have lived in 35 houses/apartments. Some for many years, others for just a few months at a time. How ab… --- ## [Explain to a non-sports fan, what is the verdict on tape review of ref calls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-a-non-sports-fan-what-is-the-verdict-on-tape-review-of-ref-calls/1013531)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-a-non-sports-fan-what-is-the-verdict-on-tape-review-of-ref-calls/1013531 "2025-02-09T22:36:13Z")
First off, I watch TV sports extremely infrequently, and don’t follow any professional sports. So I don’t really care one way or the other. But I am curious about how sports fans view the instant replay reviews of on-f… --- ## [Is there a light bulb designed to be powered by "static" electricity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-light-bulb-designed-to-be-powered-by-static-electricity/1013880)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-light-bulb-designed-to-be-powered-by-static-electricity/1013880 "2025-02-09T21:22:29Z")
My dad doesn’t seem to remember that he had a light bulb that could be powered by 2 people holding the base and scuffing your feet on the right kind of carpet. My impression was that it was designed for this. I realize t… --- ## [NFL Coaching Carousel: 2024-2025 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-2024-2025-edition/1011735)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-2024-2025-edition/1011735 "2025-02-09T20:53:37Z")
We’re 3 weeks away from Black Monday in the NFL, but I think it’s time to start the thread. The first big domino to fall happened this past weekend. Bill Belichick has accepted the head job at the University of North… --- ## [US WWII Soldier (Chinese descent) Found and Laid to Rest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-wwii-soldier-chinese-descent-found-and-laid-to-rest/1014053)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-wwii-soldier-chinese-descent-found-and-laid-to-rest/1014053 "2025-02-09T20:50:17Z")
Her Brother Disappeared in War 80 Years Ago. She Finally Got to Say Goodbye. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/us/army-soldier-missing-sergeant-wong.html --- ## [Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (2025 Documentary)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-the-end-searching-for-jim-morrison-2025-documentary/1014026)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-the-end-searching-for-jim-morrison-2025-documentary/1014026 "2025-02-09T15:51:31Z")
Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (This thing annoyed me so much…I just pasted my IMDB review onto here… I’ll add only that I was going to avoid leaving an IMDB review because I plan on uploading it, and don’t … --- ## [Do you dress with the day in mind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dress-with-the-day-in-mind/1014019)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dress-with-the-day-in-mind/1014019 "2025-02-09T13:26:32Z")
Put another way, if I know it’s going to be a rough day I don’t wear my favorite clothes, because I’ll have a mental association with that day and won’t like them as much. Is this weird? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=373) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=375)